The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-06-01

Although they drilled well, l must
confess that, in my opinion, the Ksck
Zouaves drilled better, and the latter
company, from Johnstown, N. Y,
will, / think, get the first prize, with
the Memphis boys a good second.
Today the Lomax Rifles will give an
exhibition drill, the commands for
which will be given by Miss Voss, the
eporsor OF the company. Gen.
Wheeler, OF Alabama, will address
them and present them with hand
some floral shield. His address will
bs as follows:
officers and Soldiers Of tho LOmax Rifles:
The people Of Alabama who have gathered
In this city to witness the admirable militia
ny exercises In which you are prominent par
Elephants, have come TO greet you. Your
superb attainments, tho precision WHICH
characterizes your manual OF arms and mil
itary ovolutions, your soldierly bearing, and
above al, your most gentlemssly and con
siderate department, have filled all with ad-
miration, and reflect honor upon yourselves,
our State, and the noble name You bear.
As Alabamians, we feel just sentiments OF
pride, and exult that our State is so credit.
ably represented among the Thousands Of
soldiers which now occupy Camp washing
ton.
DESTROYS OF maniiesting their joy aud af-
lection, a few Of ysur fellow citizens have
flesh and pure az their love, which they beg
tho LomaI kihss to accept as a token OF
their regard and as memonte OF this oeea-
sion.
ing monument erected to commemorate tho
name Of tho Father of eur Country, all tho
feelings Of patriotism ewell anew in our
breasts and gather added strength
Memories of tho soldierly achievements
and heroism of our fathers spring spon-
taneously to lie at tho mention Of that au,-
gust name the great so der, the unselfsh
patriot, the wise statesman Of America,
To the young soldiers Of our country these
m ust the country look for the display Of that
martial p;owess and those civic virtues in
which the saiety, honor and happiness OF a
free people are alone to md their surest
safeguard.
peace and smiling plenty may be the lot Of
ourselves and our children, yet IL is we'll to
recall these words from the great student OF
history, who said: =,
man 10 the smallest insect all is strife, AM
the glory OF arms, VIII oh cannot be obtained
without the exercise OF honor, f0rtitude'
COURAGE, obedience, modesty and temper
ance, excitos the brave mans patriotism,
and is n Christening corrective for the rich
mans pride.
In presenting to. you this testimonial Of
the este I'm and admiration of AlRb ma, L
feel that but voice the sentiment and feel
inEs OF our state in bidding you to ever cher
ish the example and emulate tho virtues OF
Wash neton as soldier, as citizen and rs
man. Cherish and develop to lhsir utmost
all your soldierly instincts and aspirations,
for upOn them the safety of your
country and tho honor of your nag
may some day depend, and. whether as sol
der or civilian, never forget that your
best service Is due to your country, and lot
us always remember that the best servant OF
| a people, whether in the field or Legislative
| councils, must be an honorable, upright,
| Christian gentleman, promptly obediont to
every call Of duty. $50,
You will returR home TO DO received with
| Opon arms. Tho battery OF the banquet and
a con tinued fusilade OF CONGRATULATIONS avail
| you, 49, "
May God bless the citizen soldier oil Ala
| bama.
Mr.. Frank Hume, formerly mem
Der OF the Vicksburg Southrons dur
ing the war, has invited that company
and the Memphis boys to his country
place, between here and Alexandria
One Of the features OF the week 'ha
been the playing of the milwaukee,
Cadet band, composed Of very youth
ful players, the youngest being onl!
six years old and the Oldest sixteen.